Day 29: La Porte Brune

La Porte Brune – the door to culinary enlightenment. A culinary experience – underground! Just hours before the event, an email arrives with a hint of the menu and the secret location. Not many more details are shared. You just know (from other foodies) to trust Chef Andrae Bopp. Be of open mind and hungry – as the chef unfolds his event. La Porte Brune travels from venue to venue, bringing people, food and wine together in a communal style dining experience.

Andrae Bopp – and staff - cater a night of fine food and wine, beautiful tables and superb service. http://laportebrune.com/index.php They provide a chance to enjoy food that is truly “farm to table”, simple in approach, refined in flavor and with every plate prepared with a passion for its ingredients.

My husband and I attended LPB#8, and left the evening with new friends and a renewed appreciation for the gastronomic gems of our local region. Every bite was astonishing and superbly paired with the perfect local wine.

Here is the menu for the dinner I attended:

Celeriac Veloute with Apple and Bacon Hash

2009 L'Ecole 41, Walla Walla Valley, Seven Hills Vineyard, Luminesce

Roasted Wild Alaskan Cod Mediterranean Style

2008 Buty, Columbia Valley, Conner Lee Vineyard, Chardonnay

Oregon Hedgehog Mushroom Flan with Wild Mushroom Confit

2006 Waters, Walla Walla Valley, Loess Vineyard , Syrah

Braised Thundering Hooves Beef Cheeks with Pumpkin Orzo and Horseradish Gremolata

2007 SYZYGY, Columbia Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon

S'more Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

2008 Dunham Cellars, Columbia Valley, Lewis Vineyard, Late Harvest Riesling

Chef Andrae

For additional culinary options from Andrae, please visit:
http://www.andraeskitchen.com/
http://www.wallawallafoodandwine.blogspot.com/
or email Andrae: andraekitchen@gmail.com

About the Author/Melody Conetto

Melody Conetto is a full time real estate broker with Williams Team Homes. She and her husband – “corporate renegades” – moved here from Seattle in 2003. Prior to their 10 years in Seattle, they raised their family in Northern California. They came to the Walla Walla Valley for the wine - but stayed for the lifestyle! Melody specializes in wine country living and enjoys combining her relocation expertise and knowledge of our valley to clients interested in moving here.